A supermarket located above the Massachusetts Turnpike is closed as health authorities investigate a possible asbestos release inside the store. The Newton Health and Human Services Department shut down the Star Market at 33 Austin St. in Newtonville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Department Commissioner Shin-Yi Lao said in a statement that demolition work inside the grocery store "may have resulted in the release of asbestos into the building which might result in an imminent health hazard." The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is now investigating the extent of any possible contamination

When will the Newtonville Star Market reopen?

"Star Market will only be allowed to reopen when and if any asbestos is found, is removed, and/or contained," Lao said.

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